Godfrey George
Abayomi Susan
On Saturday, December 13, at the 2025 NMMA ceremony George won eight awards from 16 nominations across 12 categories, a record for a single journalist. His entries were selected from more than 800 submissions nationwide.
The awards spanned multiple beats, including investigative reporting, features, business, energy, maritime affairs, and culture, showcasing the breadth of George’s journalism career. He also finished as runner-up in four categories: Entertainment, Power, Defence, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Nominations spanned a wide range of categories, including Telecommunications Reporter of the Year, Real Estate/Construction Reporter of the Year, Money Market Reporter of the Year, Investigative Reporter of the Year, Features Writer of the Year, Maritime Reporter of the Year, Energy Reporter of the Year, CSR Reporter of the Year, Defence Reporter of the Year, Culture and Tradition Reporter of the Year, Entertainment Reporter of the Year, and Power Reporter of the Year.
George, who recently ended a five-year tenure at PUNCH Nigeria Limited, called the achievement “surreal,” framing it as a testament to years of dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.
The NMMA, widely considered Nigeria’s most prestigious journalism awards, judges entries on their investigative rigor, originality, public interest value, and narrative quality. Industry experts have lauded George’s sweep as an exceptional feat, solidifying his standing as one of his generation’s most versatile reporters.
George dedicated the milestone to his colleagues, mentors, and supporters, describing it as a reward for the career-long sacrifices and countless hours invested.
By winning eight awards in a single night, Godfrey George has made history as the NMMA’s most awarded journalist.
